Kiana, do you understand what filial piety is?

Yu Zhe spread his hands innocently. "How could it be? Or would scientists from a previous civilization be afraid of a cup of black tea?"

"Who knows what you are planning..." Cang Xuan still looked at Yu Zhe vigilantly, various possible conspiracies kept emerging in her mind.

Who knows if after drinking that cup of black tea, I would be unconscious for a day, and then Yu Zhe would take the opportunity to do something.

Yu Zhe showed an innocent expression, "This time it really is just ordinary black tea, and the tea leaves are high-quality goods from Shenzhou."

Cang Xuan hesitated for a moment, but the vigilance in his heart was not completely eliminated.

But she didn't want to continue to be in a stalemate with Yu Zhe like this, and the hot feeling also made her a little thirsty.

She gritted her teeth and decided to trust Yu Zhe once. "Okay, I'll go get a cup, but if there's any problem, I won't let you go easily."

Yu Zhe smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, there will be absolutely no problem."

Cang Xuan walked slowly towards the beverage counter. When she arrived at the counter and looked at the cups of tempting black tea, she was still a little hesitant.

She picked up a cup of black tea and sniffed it gently. The faint tea fragrance filled her nose, calming her originally irritable mood a little.

Cang Xuan took a sip carefully, and the warm liquid spread in his mouth, exuding the fragrance of tea and a mellow taste.

She closed her eyes slightly, savoring the wonderful taste of black tea on her taste buds. This sip of black tea seemed to make her forget all her worries and fatigue for a while.

Yu Zhe was still lying on the recliner, looking at Cang Xuan's back through his sunglasses, with a faint smile on his lips.

At this time, a group of people came to the beach contracted by Yu Zhe...

"Captain, is it really okay for us to go in like this?" Anna clutched the hem of her swimsuit tightly, her voice filled with obvious uneasiness.

She glanced at the "Private Area" warning sign at the entrance to the beach, then looked back at the equally nervous team members behind her.

Anna knew that the captain just wanted them to relax after the battle, but she didn't expect that the beach was booked by someone.

"Don't worry, there will be absolutely no problem. It's so hot, who would have the heart to reject a group of lovely girls?" Marissa confidently gave Anna a thumbs up, her smile particularly dazzling in the sun.

"I hope so..." Anna's voice became smaller and smaller.

She noticed that the man lying on the lounge chair on the beach seemed to have noticed them.

200 Invite Anna to Tea

"Captain, we..."

Anna was about to remind her, but was interrupted by Marissa's exaggerated movements.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Marissa made an exaggerated pause gesture, her sunglasses sliding down to the tip of her nose, revealing her eyes that were sparkling with cunning light. "My dear Anna~"

She put her arm around Anna's shoulders and said in a deliberately sweet voice, "Look at the blue sky, the white clouds, and the sea—today is our rare day off!"

Marissa suddenly turned to face all the team members, hands on her hips, "Girls, remember what our slogan is?"

The team members looked at each other, and finally answered in unison, reluctantly, like a group of students standing in the corner as punishment: "Captain Marissa is always right..."

"That's right!" Marissa snapped her fingers triumphantly, pushing her sunglasses back into place, covering the mischievous light in her eyes.

She marched towards the beach with her head held high and her chest puffed out, like a general reviewing her troops.

Anna trotted to catch up and said in a low voice: "Captain...that person has been watching us..."

"Shhh..." Marissa suddenly braked, almost causing Anna to bump into her back. She raised her index finger to her lips mysteriously and made an exaggerated "alert" gesture with her other hand.

"Time for tactics, ladies." She quickly scanned the beach, her eyes finally locking on the man on the lounge chair.

"The man wearing sunglasses on the lounge chair is presumably the sponsor of this charter. He's well-proportioned and doesn't appear to be armed—but who knows if those wealthy individuals might hide guns in their beach shorts?"

What kind of gun are you talking about? The team members all complained in their hearts.

This is China, not the world of freedom and democracy!

Marissa, completely immersed in her own world, continued her battle briefing, "Battle plan: honey trap plus cute offensive. Considering that the opponent may be a difficult character, we need to send out the most lethal weapons--"

Her eyes darted between the team members, "Who's going to take the lead?"

Medic Amy timidly raised her hand, her voice as husky as a mosquito's: "I, I think we should apologize first, and then..."

"Perfect! It's you, Amy!" Marissa didn't wait for her to finish and pushed the petite Amy forward. "Go ahead! Conquer him with that angelic smile of yours! Remember our code—if things don't go right, pretend to drown."

Amy stumbled a few steps before she could stand still, her cheeks flushed red. She turned back to protest: "Captain, that's not what I meant..."

But Marissa had already quickly retreated behind a tree with the other team members, with only a few heads showing and making exaggerated cheering gestures at her.

Someone even took out a small flag from somewhere and waved it.

Anna looked at this scene and held her forehead helplessly: "Here it comes again..."

She noticed that the man had sat up straight, obviously interested in the strange movement here.

Anna silently prepared herself mentally for the embarrassing scene that was about to happen.

Yu Zhe walked in front of Amy and leaned forward slightly to look at the petite girl in front of him.

In the plot, all of Anna's teammates were wiped out in the 2015 Manila collapse, and only Anna survived. However, it now seems that under the influence of the butterfly effect, Anna's teammates seem to be fine.

"Hello, lovely lady." Yu Zhe deliberately lowered his voice. "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Amy's fingers twisted unconsciously together, a faint blush spreading across her cheeks.

She secretly glanced at her teammates who were hiding behind a tree watching the fun, and saw that they were desperately making exaggerated cheering gestures, and some were silently mouthing "Hurry up!"

"I..." Amy opened her mouth, her voice as thin as a mosquito's. She felt her heartbeat so fast that it seemed to burst out of her chest, and even beads of sweat oozed from her forehead.

This girl who could calmly deal with Honkai beasts on the battlefield was now at a loss because of a simple task of picking up a girl.

Yu Zhe noticed that she kept glancing into the distance, and following her gaze, he caught Anna's helpless expression, which she had not yet had time to retract.

"Your friends seem to be looking forward to what you have to say?"

"No, no, they just..." The words came to her lips but she didn't know how to explain. She was so anxious that her eyes turned slightly red.

Amy finally couldn't hold it anymore and cried to Anna for help, "Anna, save me..." At this time, she could only pray to the deputy captain to save her.

Although her voice was soft, everyone present heard it clearly.

Anna sighed and walked out from behind the tree.

Yu Zhe looked at Anna who came out and asked, "It seems that I have caused this lady a lot of trouble?"

"No, no, no!" Amy looked up suddenly and waved her hands in panic, "It's my own problem!"

"My name is Yu Zhe. May I ask what brings these lovely ladies here?" His gaze roamed among the three people, finally stopping at Anna. "Don't you know that I have reserved this beach for today?"

Yu Zhe's words made Anna feel a little embarrassed, but she couldn't run away. She tried to make her voice sound steady, "Yes, I know, sir. I apologize for intruding into your private area without permission."

"I like polite people." Yu Zhe looked at Anna. "You guys are here on vacation, right?"

"Yes." Anna nodded cautiously, noticing that Yu Zhe's gaze remained fixed on her face, making her feel as if she were being stared at by some dangerous beast. "My friends and I had planned to come here and relax today, but we didn't expect the place to be booked out. I'm really sorry to bother you."

Yu Zhe suddenly moved closer, so close that Anna could smell the unique masculine scent on him, which made her heart beat faster.

"What a pity." He whispered, his warm breath brushing Anna's earlobe, "But... I can make an exception and let you stay."

"Really?" Anna opened her eyes wide in surprise.

"Of course." Yu Zhe gave a meaningful smile, his slender fingers gently stroking his chin. The sunlight cast a fine shadow on his angular profile, making him look both dangerous and charming.

"I've always been particularly tolerant of beautiful things." His gaze lingered on Anna meaningfully, "especially a lady like you...who knows how to be polite."

Anna felt her cheeks getting hot. "Well...thank you so much." Anna responded cautiously, forcing herself to give a polite smile.

She noticed that Yu Zhe's gaze lingered on her lips for a few seconds, which made her heart skip a beat.

"You're welcome." Yu Zhe made an elegant invitation. "Since you're staying, why don't you have a cup of tea together? I've had some snacks prepared."

Yu Zhe's tone was relaxed and casual, yet it carried a firmness that refrained from being refused.

Anna tried to remain calm, "Then...I'd better obey your command."

"Please come with me."

201 Anna: Don’t quarrel because of me!

The sea breeze gently blows across this quiet beach, bringing with it bursts of salty and humid air. That is the unique smell of the sea, mixed with the breath of sunshine and freedom, gently stirring everyone's heartstrings.

"Ms. Anna, how does it taste?" Yu Zhe leaned forward slightly, staring intently at Anna sitting on the beach chair.

Anna held the delicate teacup in both hands, her fingertips gently caressing the rim. She first lowered her head to sniff the tea, the amber tea reflecting her slightly narrowed eyes.

"Hmm..." She took a sip, letting the tea linger on the tip of her tongue for a moment. The sunlight filtered through the rim of the cup, casting tiny spots of light on her face.

"It tastes great." She finally raised her head, a sincere smile on her lips.

Yu Zhe smiled and said, "As long as Miss Anna likes it."

"Just call me Anna." She raised her head, and the sunlight fell into her lavender eyes, like melted amethyst.

"Then Anna..."

Meanwhile, Amy looked at Marissa, who was also peeking at her from a distance, and lowered her voice very low, "Is it really okay for the deputy captain to do this? She doesn't usually talk to strangers..."

"Uh..." Marissa pondered for a moment. "I don't think there should be any problem. Besides, chatting with such a handsome man is not a bad idea."

Since experiencing the last collapse, Anna has become much stronger than before.

Although no one knows what Anna has experienced, she is no longer the inexperienced little girl, but a Valkyrie who can stand on her own.

Amy's face suddenly turned red: "Captain! What are you talking about! I, I'm just worried about the safety of the vice-captain..."

"Amy, don't worry about it. Anna is a Valkyrie after all. Ordinary people can't hurt her." Halfway through her words, Marissa suddenly sighed, "If I had known he was so easy to talk to, I would have gone after him myself." A trace of regret flashed in her eyes, as if she had missed a great opportunity.

Amy stamped her feet anxiously, "Captain!"

Marissa finally couldn't help but burst out laughing. "I'm just kidding! But seriously..." Her expression suddenly became serious. "As a Valkyrie, finding a partner isn't easy."

"So..." Marissa gently put her arm around Amy's shoulders, "If Anna can meet the right person, we should be happy for her."

It is so rare for those of them who dance on the edge of a knife all day long to find someone who treats them sincerely.

Amy grumbled in Marissa's arms, then suddenly raised her head. "But Captain! That Mr. Yu Zhe seems to have a lot of female companions around him!"

Marissa's expression suddenly became strange. She let go of Amy and stroked her chin thoughtfully. "It's true that Mr. Yu Zhe seems to have quite a few female companions around him... Should we check his background?"

"Anna?" At this moment, a clear voice suddenly came from behind them.

When Chen Tianwu saw Anna sitting opposite Yu Zhe, she subconsciously called out the name with a look of surprise on her face.

Anna raised her head when she heard that, and her voice was a little hesitant, "You are?"

She frowned slightly. For some reason, the girl in front of her always gave her a very familiar feeling, but she couldn't remember where she had seen her.

That familiar feeling was like an invisible thread, tightly wrapped around her heart, making her feel very confused.

Chen Tianwu's heartbeat suddenly quickened. She looked at Anna's eyes, which were still as clear as before, and her throat tightened unconsciously.

The girl who once walked side by side with Anna in the ruins of the city was now right in front of her, but she didn't recognize her. This complicated feeling made her chest feel tight. Now she was a woman, and it was normal for Anna not to recognize herself.

Chen Tianwu's body trembled slightly as he tried hard to control his emotions.

Becoming a woman was the path she had chosen, but facing Anna's strange eyes at this moment, she still felt an indescribable loss in her heart.

Anna leaned forward slightly. "Have we met somewhere before?" Her eyes scanned Chen Tianwu's face, trying to find the answer from the depths of her memory. "Your eyes... look familiar."

Chen Tianwu subconsciously touched the corner of his eyes.

Yes, the eyes were still the same, but now they were set in a completely different face.

She opened her mouth, her eyes flickered, and she finally chose a lie that was closest to the truth: "We did meet once, and you saved me then."

Her voice was trembling, with a hint of guilt.

Chen Tianwu didn't want to deceive Anna, but at this moment he didn't know how to explain his identity to her.

"So that's how it is..." Anna seemed to understand something. The only people who could be saved by the Valkyrie were those who encountered Honkai.

Anna smiled. "It's so good to see you again."

At this time, Yu Zhe suddenly interrupted. He held his chin with one hand and looked at the two of them with interest: "Oh~ So you know Anna?" His eyes swept back and forth between Chen Tianwu and Anna, with a meaningful smile on his lips.

Chen Tianwu turned to Yu Zhe, her eyes instantly cold. She now seriously suspected that Anna's presence here was the work of this man.

She stared at Yu Zhe's seemingly gentle but actually unfathomable eyes, and asked with a hint of questioning in her tone: "How did you two know each other?"

Yu Zhe took a leisurely sip of tea, deliberately drawing out his tone: "Well...it's a long story." He turned to Anna and blinked, "Right, Anna?"

Anna looked at Yu Zhe with some confusion, then at Chen Tianwu, as if she noticed the subtle atmosphere between them.